The athlete earned 20 caps for the All Blacks before transferring allegiance to Samoa.
The NRL's administration has declared that athletes who sign with the “counterfeit” R360 league will be prohibited for 10 seasons.
R360, set to start in 2026, is hoping to draw athletes from both codes with substantial agreements and a slimmed-down playing schedule.
Prominent NRL players have allegedly been contacted by the breakaway group, which will involve six or eight men's sides and four women's sides operating from major cities globally.
The Samoan the player, who represents his NRL club in the NRL, has stated he has had discussions with the new organization.
Papenhuyzen, Zac Lomax, Haas and Jye Gray are also said to be weighing up offers from the new competition.
A group of rugby union countries, such as Australia, last week announced a restriction on athletes signing with R360 participating in global fixtures.
“We heard our franchises and we've responded strongly,” stated the league's chief the official.
“Unfortunately, there will persistently exist entities that attempt to hijack our game for monetary profit.
“They don't invest in development systems or the growth of athletes. They simply exploit the hard work of existing bodies, jeopardizing careers of financial loss while benefiting financially.
“Essentially, they are, copying the game.”
The organization is launched by ex-England star Mike Tindall and backed by commercial backers.
Following the possible rugby union prohibitions were announced last week, it stated: “We seek to cooperate collaboratively as a component of the worldwide fixture list.
“The competition is designed with customized calendars for men's and women's teams and R360 will release all players for global fixtures, as written into their contracts.”
R360 will apply for endorsement for its proposals from World Rugby, rugby union's governing body, at its official gathering in the coming year.
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